Lavatory



D. E. GULICK May 3 1927.

LAVATORY Filed Oct. 10, 1925 Patented May 3, 1927.

DAVID E. GULICK, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. v

LAVATORY.

Application led October 10, 1925i. Serial No. 61,695.

My .invention relates to lavatories and more particularly to a novel and attractive arrangement of lavatory inlet nozzles adaptable for use in wash basins, bath tubs or similar fixtures.

lt has for an object the equipment of such fixtures with a concealed nozzle for the supply of both hot and cold water, the utilization of one and the saine opening for the entrance of said supply nozzle, and as an overflow outlet, and also to novel and effective means for securely and adjustably packing the supply nozzle against leakage in its operative position beneath a hooded overhang forming part of the top slab or surface of the structure.

My present invention has for a further object the production of a` lavatory of the character indicated, which can be readily cleaned and kept in a thoroughly sanitary condition, one which is peculiarly simple and compact in its appointments, is comparatively economical in cost of construction, and is readily installed.

Vith the foregoing and other objects in view the invention will now be particularly described and then pointed out in the appended claims. i

In the accompanying drawings which form part of this application for Letters Patent, and whereon like characters indicate the same parts in the severalviews:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the improved form of lavatory with concealed nozzle applied and shown in .dotted lines;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line of the supply nozzle7 the overflow outlet and correlative parts, and

Figure 3 is also a top plan view showing a modified form of the invention wherein two adjusting studs are employed rather than one.

Reference being had to the drawings and numerals thereon, 3 indicates the top slab or surface of the lavatory, in the present instance provided with a slight overhang or downturned hood projection 4 at its rear center. AThe numeral 5 indicates the usual bowl of the structure, provided in its bottom with an outlet 6, which is ordinarily guarded by the well known pop-up or other form of 'waste valve (not shown).

At its back center the structure4 is formed with an overiow channel 7 of ample capacity, extending from a point immediately beneath the top slab 3, downwardly to the outlet 6 with which it directly communi- Cates.Y

Immediately back of the aforesaid downturned projection or lip 1, and therefore at its upper rear edge, the bowl 5 is punched for an overflow opening 8 of suitable proportions, and immediately back of this opening 8, at the opposite side of the overflow channel 7, another' opening 9 is provided through'which latter as also through the overflow opening 8 projects a su l nozzle 10 as best shown by FigurepD bf the drawings.

At its extreme back edge the structure is provided with a downturned flange'or backapron 11 to assist in fitting the lavatory in operative position, and in horizontal alinement with opening 9, there'is also a hole 12, or at least a depression, punched in the flange 11 for purposes that will later appear.

The nozzle 10, practically concealed beneath hood 4, is projected through the open- 1ngs-8, 9, and is shouldered as at l13 to assist 1n preventing leakage around the last mentioned opening, there being a packing, or washer l14, interposed between said shoulder 13 and the back wall 15 of around the said openin 9.

Projecting downward y from the nozzle 10 is a vlateral 16 communicating with hot andx cold water connections 17 rand 18 leading to suitable sources of supply, and under control of valves 19 and 20, re-

the fixture directly j spectively, of any suitable form and ar l rangement.

Extending rearwardly from a boss 21 au the rear of nozzle 10, is a stud or screw-stein 22, which projects into the opening 12 of flange 11'; and, threaded upon this stem 22 inside of said flange, is an adjustable nut 23 for securely locking nozzle 10 in position, and packingv it against back-Wall 15 of the structure.

The foregoing being a description of the present invention, its uses and operation are quite evident. j Because of itsstructural arrangement the manufacture of these lavatoriesis less hazardousthan other forms, the several openings required being so positioned and arranged that the initial punchings required can be made with comparative safety, accuracy and precision.

When the nozzle 10 is installed subst-antially as indicated by Figure 2, of the drawings, the same is not only concealed from view, but utilizes the overflow opening 3, of generous proportions, as the means of entering the bowl 5, and installation of the nozzle 10 is greatly facilitated by action of nut 23 on stud 22, employed to securely seat the shouldered portion 13 of said nozzle upon the packing 14 as a means of sealing it against leakage, or for adjusting these parts accurately if the said packing becomes worn or compressed. Y

In practice this feature and form of adjust-ment has been found to be of great practical value both in the installation and maintenance of a suitably packed joint between the nozzle 10 and its connection with the lavatory.

Figure 3, illustrating a modification of the present invention, corresponds generally with'the structure hereinbefore described, but will be seen to include two adjusting studs instead ot' one. Here are assembled in cooperative relation a nozzle 10 housed beneath a hood 4', projecting through openings 8 and 9. The said nozzle is shouldered as at 13 and abuts directly against an interposed packing 14. Adjacent the said nozzle 10 is a lateral casting 16 communicating with the hot and cold water connections 17' and 13 as shown. Extending rearwardly from the boss 21 back of nozzle 10 is a pair of studs or screw stems 22 which project into openings 12 of flange 11, each provided with an adjustable nut 23 for securely locking the nozzle` 10 in position and packing it against the back-wall 15 of the structure. It will be noted that the modified form of construction shown by Figure 3 of the drawings is particularly adapted for use in connection with lavatories employing the pop-up type of waste valve, as distinguished from the chain and stopper type. It being provided that the valve actuating rod (not shown) may rise directly between the two studs 22 when desired.

Having thus described my invention what I now claim and desire to secure by Letters- I-atent is:

1. In a concealed nozzle lavatory the combination with an overfiow opening through which the supply nozzle makes delivery, of a second opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, and adjustable means interposed between the supply nozzle and a relatively lined point of support whereby the nozzle may be forced into a water tight connection with the opening through which it enters the lavatory.

2. In a concealed nozzle lavatory the conibination with an overtiow opening through which the supply nozzle makes delivery, of a second opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, and adjustable screw actuated means interposed between the sup- :ply nozzle and a relatively iixed point of support whereby the nozzle may be forced into a water tight connection with the opening' lthrough which it enters the lavatory.

3. In a concealed nozzle la fatory the combination with an overfiow opening through which the supply nozzle makes delivery, of a second opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, and adjustable means interposed between the supply nozzle and a downwardly projecting apron at the back edge of the lavatory slab whereby the nozzle may be forced into a watertight'connection with the opening through which it enters the lavatory.

il. In a concealed nozzle lavatory the combination with an overow opening through which the supply nozzle makes delivery, o a second opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, and adjustable screw actuated means interposed between the supply' nozzle and a downwardly projecting apron at the back edge of the lavatory slab whereby the nozzle may be forced into a watertight connection with the opening through which it enters the lavatory.

5. In a lavatory the combination with a supply nozzle of an opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, a screw threaded stud projecting from the rear ol said nozzle, and an adjusting nut upon said stud arranged to engage a downwardly projecting wall at back edge of the lavatory slab whereby the nozzle may be forced into water-tight connection with the walls of the opening through which it enters the lavatory.

6. In a lavatory the combination with an overiiow opening through which the supply vnozzle makes delivery, of a second opening through which said nozzle enters the lavatory, a third opening in alinement with those aforesaid in a back flange of the structure. a screw threaded stud projecting from the rear of said nozzle into the last named opening, and a nut upon said stud arranged and adapted to bear upon said back flange whereby the nozzle may be forced into water tight connection with the walls of the opening through which it enters the lavatory.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

DAVID E. GULICK. 

